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Mapping the Route: How to Find the Right Market for Your Brand
Dr. Alexandra Swanson Dr. Alexandra Swanson

Mapping the Route: How to Find the Right Market for Your Brand

We’ve all had that hike we remember so fondly. You thought you were on a well-marked trail. You planned, mapped it out, and felt sure of your route. But at some point, you ended up following a deer track, a path made by others who also thought they were going the right way. At first, it seemed right because so many people had walked it, but eventually you realize you’re off the main path. You have to backtrack, sometimes a lot, before you can get moving in the right direction again. As you make your way back to the creek, you realize the real path was less obvious than you expected.

Kind of feels like starting a business to me. No matter how much you plan and research, sometimes you find yourself following a path that looked promising, only to realize it wasn't the best route for your journey. The signs aren’t always clear, and it’s easy to follow what others have done. But it’s normal to lose your way a bit. Everyone does it both in working for a business and building one themselves.  At that point, it’s essential to pause, reassess, and course-correct… maybe even follow a map. Embracing this mindset can help new entrepreneurs stay open to revisiting their strategies and finding the right track for their business. I’m here to help with that, so let’s get into it.

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